Profile of Patients Treated by SGB for PTSD

As with any therapy, results vary from patient to patient, but PTSD symptom relief has been shown to last months or years with SGB among many patients treated by Dr. Eugene G. Lipov, CMI’s Medical Director, who discovered this treatment approach.

Patients Treated with SGB for PTSD: A National Overview, 2007–2013

Life before SGB Treatment

Commonly Experienced PTSD Symptoms:

Anxiety

Panic attacks

Hypervigilance

Avoidance

Flashbacks

Nightmares

Insomnia

Depression

Paranoia

Alcoholism

Irritability

Suicidal thoughts

Eating disorders

Dissociation

Fear

Little to No Relief from Medications or Therapies:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Non-SSRI antidepressants

Sleep aids

Adrenergic agents

Benzodiazepines

Anticonvulsants

Behavioral therapy

Psychotherapy

Group therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy

Inpatient PTSD programs

Life after SGB Treatment

Relieved anxiety

Sleeping through the night

Reduced or eliminated flashbacks

Decreased social phobia

Improved relationships with family and friends

Increased energy, elevated mood, restored confidence in the future

Discontinued alcohol use

Eliminated suicidal thoughts

Discontinued use of PTSD-related medications

Discontinued or minimized ongoing therapy for PTSD

Discontinued use of sleep aids

Became gainfully employed

No longer considered medically disabled due to PTSD

Profile of Veterans Treated for PTSD

31 veterans: 1.7 average number of treatments (range: 1–3)

Average age: 37 years (range: 23–63 years)

Selected Testimonials

“I was at the end of my rope. I was ready to commit suicide. The procedure is so simple and the result is so great. I get up in the morning and feel rested. My attitude is changed. It’s really a blessing to get up in the morning and face the world.” – Patient R.S., McHenry, Illinois

“I was in this deep depression, hearing things, always looking out windows or under doors. But now all this stuff isn’t affecting me. I feel so much better.” – Patient C.C., Lombard, Illinois

“I can sleep through the night without having panic attacks and waking up with cold sweats and screaming. I can go and function.” – Patient J.S., Chicago, Illinois

“A huge weight lifted off my shoulders almost immediately. I don’t carry a weapon anymore nor do I look over my shoulder in crowded places. That’s huge for me. I’m noting new things every day and so are my wife and kids. I’m actually thinking about the future again.” – Patient E.F., Royal Oak, Michigan

“[SGB] erased the past two years [and] the feelings I came home with. It’s allowed me to get back to doing a lot of the things that I couldn’t do when I first came back from Iraq. I feel calmer, I’m sleeping well, and I’m not worried about going out in public.” – Patient J.B., Peoria, Illinois

“The effects were within the first few days and it was tremendous. My interests are returning. I don’t have any nightmares, which is nice, which means I can sleep. I’m a little more confident about the future. It all sort of steam rolls to a better situation.” – Patient J.R., Fort Worth, Texas

“Last night we went out to dinner and it was the first time I was able to enjoy [my wife’s] company without worrying about who’s walking in the door, what’s this person doing.” – J.P., Sartell, Minnesota

Profile of Women Treated for PTSD

30 women: 1.6 average number of treatments (range: 1–4)

Average age: 41 years (range: 21–59 years)

Selected Testimonials

“It’s a completely different feeling when you can actually control your own life again.” – Patient from Elgin, Illinois